MELBOURNE, FLA. — Florida Tech and All Points Logistics, LLC (All Points) are excited to announce a dynamic new collaboration. Merritt Island-based All Points will engage in collaborative research with faculty and offer internships to students, and both organizations will work together to continue the growth and development of the future STEM workforce on the Space Coast.
Florida Tech is a Tier 1 university with programs in science, engineering, aeronautics, business, humanities, psychology and communication. Founded in 1958 as Brevard Engineering College, the Melbourne-based school offered advanced education to the earliest cohorts of space scientists, engineers, and technicians working at Cape Canaveral and what would become Kennedy Space Center. The university became Florida Institute of Technology in 1966 and has developed into a leading technological and research institution with more than 200 associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs.
“As a company focused on cutting-edge engineering, information technology, and logistics, All Points Logistics will be a deeply impactful partner,” Florida Tech President John Nicklow said. “The things they do, the problems they solve, are valuable learning opportunities for our students and rich with potential for our faculty. I am excited to see what is to come.”
The All Points’ leadership team recognized the importance of developing technical talent and new technologies that will be critical to America’s leadership in space development, operations, and security and worked to create a new “academic/business” partnership designed to bring All Points’ corporate resources together with Florida Tech’s innovative education and hands-on learning to advance capabilities for both.
The agreement enables collaboration on applied research projects involving faculty, students, and equipment. It supports company-funded internships for students and participation in career fairs, “career-ready” programs, and student projects. It also offers the company’s employees access to Florida Tech programs for professional growth and career advancement.
“We are excited about all the great opportunities that this new collaboration with Florida Tech will offer, both for our team and their students and faculty,” shared Phil Monkress, All Points CEO. “We look forward to this new partnership!”
